Elements of Argumentative Writing

A statement of what the author is trying to persuade someone to do or believe.

• claim

• counterclaim

• rebuttel

• thesis

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.8

a good ______________ is composed of a claim, reasons, evidence, and counterclaim.

• argument

• claim

• counterclaim

• relevant information

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as _______________.

• evidence

• claims

• arguments

• counterclaims

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Statements that address opposing viewpoints.

• counterclaims

• rebuttels

• claims

• arguments

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Which of the following is an example of a source?

• Infographic

• Videos

• Online Articles

• All are examples of a source.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Why is it important to include the counterclaim and rebuttal in argumentative writing?

• It helps make an argument stronger by proving that the opposing viewpoint is weak.

• It makes an argument less strong because it tells what other people believe.

• It makes the argument longer.

• It shows why the opposing viewpoint is correct.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

What is the definition of intended audience in argument writing?

• the readers that the text is intended to persuade.

• a group of people listening at a concert

• anyone who is reading the text

• the reason the text is written

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.4

What is a rebuttal?

• A response to the counterclaim that weakens the opposing view

• Support for the counterclaim

• Words used to make paragraphs flow smoothly

• Evidence

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CCSS.RI.6.8

Identify the counterclaim to this claim: Students should be able to eat snacks in class.

• Chewing gum raises test scores

• Studies show eating during class keeps students focused

• Teachers argue food distracts students

• Eating is during school hours is important

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

Identify the counterclaim to this argument: Students should wear uniforms to school.

• Having uniforms prepares students for professional careers

• Uniforms make everyone's lives easiers

• Students need to be able to express themselves

• Uniforms allow students to focus on their work not fashion

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3